Normal water supply in Nairobi resumes after successful repair works – KBC

The normal water supply in Nairobi has resumed after successful repair works at Sasumua Dam-Kabete Transmission line.

The heavy rains experienced last month had destroyed the water pipeline after the dam got full beyond capacity.

This affected water supply in most parts of Nairobi, frustrating efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic that requires a constant supply of water for handwashing and general hygiene.

The affected areas were Kawangware, Kangemi, and part of Eastlands.

Residents in the affected areas had to rely on relief water supplied from the Sonko Rescue Team, with some depending on boreholes.

Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company managing director Nahashon Muguna said the damaged section had a length of 110 meters.